Asparagus Salad, Meyer Lemon Dressing & Egg Salad Crostini
This is a fantastic spring salad by Chef Marcus Samuelsson. It works great as an appetizer, but can also work very well as a light main dish. This recipe calls...
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Tuna Sashimi with Yuzu Dressing & Baby Coriander
If you’ve wondered how to best serve tuna sashimi this you’ve come to the right place. This yuzu-based dressing by Chef Sarah French is delicious and perfectly enhances the natural...
Tuna Carpaccio with Basil Oil, Lemon and Caper Berries
Tuna is the world's most popularly eaten fish. Unfortunately much of this huge consumption is aided by millions of can openers and a lot of cheap mayonnaise. Such a shame...
Mahogany Salmon Marinade
This is a delicious Asian-inspired marinade that will make your salmon taste 10x better. Trust us, it’s a fantastic way to add more flavor to your favorite salmon dish.
Eggplant Mousse Recipe
This is a simple, yet aromatic dish of roasted eggplant, lemon juice, oil and garlic pureed to perfection. It’s best served with whole wheat naan, which is a type of flatbread...
Polenta With Tomato Sauce
This classic Swiss & Italian side dish is a perfect alternative to pasta, rice and potatoes and goes well with various types of meats and mushrooms stews. This is juicy...
Peruvian Ham (Jamón Del Pais Peruano)
“Jamón del País” is a traditional dish from the North of Peru, and is a good example of the big influence from the Spanish. Pork was introduced to Peru by...
Venison Steak with Red Wine Jus and Caramelized Eschalots
I have had venison on 3 different continents and on each occasion it has tasted completely different from the last. Wow!! Does that ever sound pompous; when you write that...
Laxpudding: Swedish Salmon & Potatoes Bake
This dish was taught to me by a good friend and Swedish chef. Ever since then, around Christmas time, when attending quite a number of pre-Christmas parties that are “potluck”,...
Wild Mushroom Risotto Recipe by Chef Sarah French
Wild mushrooms risotto is a great winter dish. Best served with grilled breast duck and a rich pan jus. Fresh porcini mushrooms and black truffle oil are available from Waimea...
White Asparagus & Seared Scallops in Tomato-Tarragon Vinaigrette
This tasty appetizer makes use of one of my favorite springtime ingredient - white asparagus. They are a delicacy throughout Europe, although only available for the short period of May...
Pappardelle al Ragù
This is an Italian pappardelle al ragù recipe by Chef Eugenio Maiale with three types of minced meat: chicken, pork and veal. It’s incredibly flavorful and delicious. Enjoy! Related: Pappardelle...
Pan-Roasted Mediterranean Chicken
Armed with a 1954 Sabatier high-carbon French chef’s knife, a few pairs of tongs, and a ton of food, I set off to cook at a non-profit event recently. The...
Palm Sugar Lime Dressing for Oysters
This is a lovely fresh dressing that really pops with the oysters. I suggest using pacific oysters for this dish and chilling them in the freezer just before service.
Snapper Pie with Slow Braised Green Beans & Kataifi
The recipe below explores the delectable combination of snapper, slow braised green beans, fennel, and kataifi. From the perfectly cooked snapper to the harmonious pairing of flavors, this dish is...
Famous New York-Style Pizza Dough Recipe
Everyone knows that New York pizza is something special and
Minestrone Soup
Now that winter is upon us once again, I thought it was time to pull out my Minestrone Soup Recipe, one of my favourite wintertime recipes. This soup always takes...
Creamy Mashed Potatoes
Mash Potato, sounds like a recipe right there doesn't it. Pretty simple dish to prepare, one would think, yet based on the amount of times I have ordered it and...
Salt & Pepper Squid
I still am blown away by how many people keep salt and pepper on their dining or kitchen table. Personally I keep my salt and pepper in one place, right...
Crab Salad with Heart of Palm, Coriander & Mint
Get ready to treat yourself to a refreshing taste of the sea with our crab salad with heart of palm, coriander, and mint. It’s a burst of summer in every...
Roasting Chestnuts
Chestnut season will always be something special for me. The smell of the freshly roasted chestnuts from the street side vendors that start to pop up from middle of October...